Johnny Mok SC, BBS, JP was ranked by Chambers and Partners Greater China Region 2024 as Band 1 Silks in the field of Administrative & Public Law. He was also ranked as Band 2 Silks in Commercial Dispute Resolutions.

Chambers Review shared that “Johnny Mok SC of Des Voeux Chambers is highly regarded for acting across an array of administrative and public law matters, most notably for the government.” In the filed of Commercial Dispute Resolution, Johnny is “renowned for maintaining a practice which spans the constitutional and administrative and general commercial law fields, winning him regular instructions from government entities and corporates alike.”

Clients commented that “Johnny needs no introduction. I am impressed with his ability to get to the core of the issues quickly and his commercial insight.“

Johnny Mok SC has been ranked Band 2 for Commercial Dispute Resolution: The Bar and Spotlight for Administrative & Public Law: The Bar.

In the field of Commercial Dispute Resulotion, Johnny “is renowned for maintaining a practice which spans the constitutional and administrative and general commercial law fields, winning him regular instructions from government entities and corporates alike.” Source commend “Johnny has got a big profile and a big name.”

In the field of Administrative and Public Law, Johnny “is highly regarded for acting across an array of administrative and public law matters, most notably for the government.” Source commend “Johnny Mok has a big profile and is a big name for public law matters on the government’s side”, “He’s a very prominent and capable public law silk who is versatile, quick and insightful; he’s one of the first to come to mind”.

Johnny is lauded for being “pretty much the doyen of public law.” He is also characterised as “a heavyweight whose submissions are highly respected by the Bench” and as “a thoughtful and effective advocate.” He is renowned for a practice which spans the constitutional and administrative and general commercial law fields, winning him regular instructions from government entities and corporates alike.” “If anyone can approach a commercial case from a public angle, then it’s him.”

Johnny Mok SC receives plaudits for his enduring reputation as a “leading counsel in public and administrative law and a highly skilled cross-examiner.” His practice spans the constitutional and administrative and general commercial law fields, winning him regular instructions from government entities and corporates alike. “Mok is probably the expert in public law.”

“A heavyweight barrister whose submissions are highly respected by the bench.” Johnny Mok SC is recognised as a Leading Silk for Commercial Disputes.

Johnny Mok SC, BBS, JP of Des Voeux Chambers stands out for interviewees, not only as an “outstanding advocate,” but more specifically as one who is “a go-to for what looks like a dead duck case or anything involving extreme difficulty,” where he may be relied upon “to think of the points that others haven’t thought of and present them in a way that will be well received by the Bench.” Especially well known as a “go-to counsel for the government” in constitutional cases, he is also noted for “combining commercial and public law expertise,” one source asserting that “his main forte is judicial review cases with a commercial element.”

Johnny Mok SC of Des Voeux Chambers is said by one source to be “one of those people who appear in the most high-profile cases,” while another observes: “If you’re in a really bad situation, just go to him and he’ll come up with something: the chances of success will increase considerably.” Interviewees base these judgements on their view of Mok as “an excellent strategist and most effective advocate who knows how to package a case and what points to push.” A favoured choice of government agencies requiring representation in judicial review cases, he is also sought after for technology-related and competition disputes and appeared for the applicant in Competition Commission v Nutanix Hong Kong Limited and Others, the first case to be considered by the new Competition Tribunal.

Johnny Mok SC of Des Voeux Chambers is described by sources as an “obviously very sought after” barrister who is “seen in many high-profile cases.” He is known for his ability to “come up with extremely persuasive arguments that no one else could think of “and which” could turn a bad cases into a good ones.” Maintaining a versatile commercial and public law case, he is particularly well known for his frequent representation of government bodies in judicial review cases, but is by no means restricted to this role, lately acting successfully for four dentists in Court of Final Appeal proceedings which overturned disciplinary sanctions imposed upon them by the Dental Council of Hong Kong.

“Johnny Mok SC of Des Voeux Chambers is well known for his work in public law and has particularly “impressive regulatory expertise.” His additional capabilities extend across judicial reviews and shareholders’, competition and regulatory disputes.”

“Incisive and combative work in the commercial and judicial arenas.”